North America · Patience tradition
Klondike Solitaire
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Where this table comes from
Material · Occasion · Pace
Where this table comes from
Material · Occasion · Pace
The solitaire most people mean when they say solitaire — a quiet American evening habit with European roots.
Material
One standard deck, seven cascading columns, a stock, a waste, and four suit foundations.
Occasion
Desk breaks, rainy afternoons, any stretch that wants order without an opponent.
Pace
Steady uncovering; Turn 1 is thoughtful, Turn 3 asks for longer sight.
Klondike carries the gold-rush name and the patience etiquette of building by colour and suit. A cleared foundation is less a score than a tidy ending.
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Sitting notes
Short experiential essays tied to this game — written in this language only.
Quick rules
Essential rules to get started — read the full strategy guide below
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